A lake initially contains 3000 fish. Suppose that in the absence of predators or other causes of removal, the fish population increases by 7% each month. However, factoring in all causes, 300 fish are lost each month. How many fish will be in the pond after 5 months

2,482 fishes will be in the pond after 5 months

Step-by-step explanation:

First, let us model an equation that is used to determine the fish population after n months:

Let the initial population of the fishes = P₀

Let the population after n months = Pₙ

percentage increase each month = 7%

Next, we are told that 300 fishes are lost each month, therefore, the population after n months is given by:

Therefore population after 5 months:

n = 5

≈ 2,482 fishes

13.46

step-by-step explanation:

16.80 x .20 = 13.46